CAMPUS BUILDINGS, COLLEGES AND SITES
Coggin College of Business
Naming of Coggin College of Business, October 7, 2002
Remarks by Luther W. Coggin
Just before dawn
on October 2, 2002, Blanche and I walked out on the deck of the ship
as we sailed into New York Harbor. The Statue of Liberty's torch appeared
to shine brighter than ever with an American flag waving brilliantly
in the early morning mist. This experience dramatically reminded us
once again of the freedoms and opportunities we are privileged to
enjoy as Americans.
Coincidentally,
October 2nd marked the beginning of the 30th Anniversary Celebration
of the University of North Florida and the first day of Founders'
Week. For 30 years, UNF has been, and is today, exemplary of the great
contributions a new institution can make to its community and to higher
education. The leadership has been remarkable, the accomplishments
too numerous to list . . . truly amazing to have come so far so quickly.
We commend all past and present leaders for their Commitment to Excellence.
For more than
30 years, the Coggin family has had a part in the free enterprise
system in Jacksonville and this wonderful area. We are grateful for
our many blessings including the friendship of Dean and Mrs. Earle
Traynham. We are honored to be able to fund a professorship in the
School of Business named after Dean Traynham, and to provide additional
funds to enable the School of Business faculty to teach and its students
to learn the pathways to the world of free enterprise.
As the sun rose
over New York City that morning, we again felt the blessings of this
great land -God Bless America!
